HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

Routine Screening Toolkit
AMA Update for Dec. 6, 2024: Best practices for providing virtual primary care, EHR inbox management and messaging with patients (index only)
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Best practices for providing virtual primary care, EHR inbox management and messaging with patients [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about virtual care and EHR inbox management.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Long-term commitment needed for more inclusive clinical trials

Limited diversity in clinical trials can exacerbate health inequities in practice. FDA plans for change are a good starting point.

Health Equity
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, has a brain tumor

Diagnosed after an expressive aphasia episode at the AMA Interim Meeting, Dr. Mukkamala details what’s next and reflects on what he’s learned so far.

Leadership
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5 Min Read

On cybersecurity, physicians must always be on their toes

Ransomware and other cyberattacks are becoming a national security threat, experts say. Explore timely advice and AMA resources to mitigate the risks. 

Digital
AMA Update for Nov. 18, 2024: Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused
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12 Min Read

Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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Nov. 15, 2024: National Advocacy Update

CMS releases 2025 OPPS/ASC final rule; phases in OB conditions of participation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Seattle system uses grants to form healthy community partnerships

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health distributed $1.7 million among 24 nonprofit organizations collaborating to better the health of their communities. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
2024 Interim Meeting
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Boost aging patients’ meaningful access to health tech

Telehealth and other tech solutions can promote better health outcomes. They need to be available and usable by all patients, says the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians